Visit Matsumoto

From mountain castles to flatland castles: Explore a historic turning point in Matsumoto’s history while enjoying the spectacular views from Inugami Castle.

<Route: Museum – Minami-Sohori,Earthwork Ruins ~ Nishi-so-bori Earthwork Park ~ Komacho Bato Kannon ~ Teiko Giminzuka ~ Shiroyama-koshi Kofun ~ Hiraki-matsu Kofun ~ Shiroyama Water Distribution Facility ~ Shiroyama Park ~ Inugami Castle Ruins ~ Gravel from the Old Onotoba River ~ Shiroyama Park Observation Deck ~ Asai Retsu Poetry Monument ~ Kubota Kuho Poetry Monument ~ Kinoshita Naoe Commemorative Monument ~ ShoRinji Temple ~ Statue Commemorating the Birthplace of the Universal Suffrage Movement ~ Matsumoto City Priests’ Residence ~ Kaichi School ~ Site of Asai Retsu’s Residence ~ Remains of the Hokuso-bori Earthen Rampart ~ Matsumoto Castle >

・Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:
30 PM・Fee
: Free・Capacity
: 10 people・Meeting Place: Matsumoto City Museum・Eligibility
: Open to everyone (elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian); participants must be able to walk a 5 km round-trip route (partly on mountain trails) in approximately 3 hours・What to Bring
: Rain gear, hat,drinks・Attire
: Well-worn athletic shoes, comfortable long pants・Application Deadline
: Apply
via the Logo Home website by Saturday, May 16 https://logoform.jp/form/N7tm/1352851※If applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected by lottery.
※While part of the route is a mountain trail, the total round-trip distance is 5 km. We look forward to your participation if you are able to walk this distance in approximately 3 hours.